West Virginia in the Civil War

Intro video courtesy of the American Battlefield Trust:

Introductory article on West Virginia in the Civil War, by Dr. Mark A. Snell for the West Virginia Encyclopedia

Take the West Virginia in the Civil War Quiz – from the West Virginia Encyclopedia

Like and Follow West Virginia in the Civil War on Facebook:

View on Facebook

West Virginia in the Civil War shared Emerging Civil War's post.

4 days ago

West Virginia in the Civil War

The 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, was born in Kentucky on this day 210 years ago-February 12, 1809. Lincoln served as President from 1861-65. He was President during the Civil War, arriving in Washington, D.C. before his term began with several southern states already declaring themselves seceded and forming the Confederate States of America. Lincoln pointedly told the South that he had no intention to attack slavery where it existed, only to prevent the institution from expanding to the west. As the war went on, though, Lincoln realized that the nation would never be able to come back together with slavery in place and that the United States needed to live up to the promises of its founding documents-the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. It needed, in his words from the Gettysburg Address, "a new birth of freedom." He issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863; this document both allowed black men to serve in Union military forces and established abolition of slavery as one of the Union's aim in fighting the war. Lincoln had plans for a postwar reconstruction of the nation that would provide safety and security for black Americans but also a lenient path for former Confederate states to re-enter the Union. But those plans died with Lincoln when John Wilkes Booth murdered him. Booth killed Lincoln to avenge the South; in fact, Booth killed the South's best friend. Reconstruction and the history of American race relations would likely be very different had Lincoln lived. ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook
·Share

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Google PlusShare on Linked InShare by Email

  • Likes: 4
  • Shares: 1
  • Comments: 0

 

Comment on Facebook

West Virginia in the Civil War shared Beverly Heritage Center's post.

2 weeks ago

West Virginia in the Civil War

This February, the Beverly Heritage Center will have a few posts about African-Americans in Beverly and Randolph County for Black History Month. Our Civil War Exhibit features a few stories on this subject, including this photo of Levi Harding from 1912. ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook
·Share

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Google PlusShare on Linked InShare by Email

  • Likes: 0
  • Shares: 0
  • Comments: 0

Comment on Facebook

West Virginia in the Civil War shared Civil War Trails, Inc.'s post.

1 month ago

West Virginia in the Civil War

Facebook has been full of profile pics lately. A friend over at the The Federal City Brass Band posted this set which is worth sharing. Lincoln on the left taken by Brady in May 1861 and again in February 1865 taken by Gardner. The burden of the Presidency always takes a physical toll no matter the era. Do you have photos of another famous Civil War personality showing the change over time? Share them with us! ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook
·Share

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Google PlusShare on Linked InShare by Email

  • Likes: 5
  • Shares: 1
  • Comments: 0

 

Comment on Facebook

West Virginia in the Civil War shared Beverly Heritage Center's post.

1 month ago

West Virginia in the Civil War

The Beverly Heritage Center was fortunate enough to receive a long-term loan of a book on firearms in the Civil War to be used in our research library! In addition to our community library, the upstairs of the Beverly Heritage Center boasts a library of over 700 books and 550+ periodicals. It is currently available by appointment only. ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook
·Share

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Google PlusShare on Linked InShare by Email

  • Likes: 5
  • Shares: 0
  • Comments: 0

 

Comment on Facebook

West Virginia in the Civil War shared West Virginia Humanities Council's post.

1 month ago

West Virginia in the Civil War

Industrial promoter, land speculator, railroad developer, and Confederate veteran Isaiah Arnold Welch promoted the development of the Pocahontas coalfield in southern West Virginia. Welch was born in Doddridge County about 1825. As a young man he took part in the California Gold Rush, later returning to Western Virginia. The city of Welch, county seat of McDowell County, is named for Isaiah Welch, who is reported to have purchased the strategic site at the confluence of Elkhorn Creek and Tug Fork for $100 and his sorrel mare. Read more at e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/articles/980 A 1946 Saturday afternoon, Main Street, Welch. Credit: Russell Lee Courtesy Of National Archives ... See MoreSee Less

View on Facebook
·Share

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Google PlusShare on Linked InShare by Email

  • Likes: 3
  • Shares: 1
  • Comments: 0

 

Comment on Facebook

Load more

Sponsor Ads

West Virginia Book Company 35th Star Publishing The Battle of Lewisburg The Battle of Charleston My Reminiscences of the Civil War Our West Virginia